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February 7, 2026
3:07 PM PST

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Even on our most body-confident days, we don’t want all eyes on our midsections. That’s why we’ve been relying on muffin top-hiding clothes to draw eyes away from our stomachs and straight to our impeccable style! Indeed, with clever design tricks and slimming fits, these game-changing clothes reshape the visual focus, create smooth, slimming lines and let your style — not your tummy — stand out!

If you’re in pursuit of muffin top-disguising clothes, look no further than these 17 tops, sweaters, pants and jeans from retailers like Amazon, Quince and Nordstrom. These pieces do all the camouflaging work for you, whether it’s a wrap-waist sweater, boxy tee, high-waisted jeans, flowy trousers or another wardrobe essential. Now you’ll feel good about getting dressed — and look super stylish, too!

Timeless Fashion Staples to Disguise Muffin Top

1. Defined Waist: This slimming peplum sweater isn’t just great for hiding your midsection — it also brings fun and flair to a piece that sometimes looks and feels predictable.

2. Eyes On Style: Take attention off your tummy and show off your sultry style with a wrap‑waist sweater that highlights your figure in all the best ways.

3. Midsection Magic: We love how this ribbed cropped sweater defines your waist without clinging to any extra midsection bulge. It’s a clever design trick that works every time.

4. Oversized But Slimming: Don’t assume a relaxed‑fit sweater will make you look bigger. This loose crewneck falls in all the right areas without swallowing your shape or highlighting your tummy.

5. Y2K Energy: Bring back ’00s style in a babydoll top that hugs your bust and flares out without spotlighting your belly.

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6. Boxed In: A trick we learned a long time ago: a boxy‑shaped tee is your best friend when you want a balanced, relaxed fit that doesn’t draw eyes to the middle of your body.

7. Slimming and Stylish: Direct eyes up in this head-turning tie-waist top that not only gives you a well-deserved dose of body confidence, but also a chic, mid-season wardrobe refresh.

8. No Fear Fabric: Silk has a reputation for highlighting problem areas, but this tie-neck top enlists a beautiful cut, loose drape and statement-making neckline to flatter your figure instead. Pair the silky piece with high-waisted trousers to elongate your silhouette.

9. Smocking Favorite: Our love for a slimming smocked top knows no end, and we’ve finally found a style that makes Us appreciate (and celebrate) curves in a whole new way.

10. High-Waist Fit: Hug your shape without showing off your midsection in high-waist, straight-leg jeans. They keep everything comfortable and stylish at the same time, and we also love the dramatic flair!

11. The Best Exception: Despite the slim cut, these Quince’s mid-rise jeans don’t make your midsection stand out at all. The stretchy‑but‑sleek construction works with your natural shape while also smoothing out your tummy.

12. Endless Support: These elastic‑waist jeans have magic infused into them: a hidden, tummy‑smoothing panel that supports your midsection without squeezing or showing through.

13. Comfort Zone: Paperbag-waist trousers — like this flowy pick — are an underrated staple for how well they sit above the muffin-top zone. The pretty bow and cinched waist don’t hurt either!

14. Supportive Feel: At first glance, it doesn’t seem like these fitted, pull‑on ponte pants would be a reliable tummy‑slimming trick. However, the structured fabric secretly smooths and slims without squeezing your shape.

15. Size Inclusive: These plus-size trousers’ flat front means you don’t have to mess with bulky buttons, unwieldy zippers or bulky pleats that add volume at the tummy.

16. Trending Style: We can’t stop swooning over Warp + Weft’s barrel leg pants — the slimming waistband follows your tummy’s natural curves so you don’t have to worry about digging into your midsection.

17. Weekend Uniform: On days when we want to take it easy but still look polished, we rely on these wide-leg yoga pants. The high‑rise fit to make our midsections look and feel like a total non‑issue.

In a shocking twist that has left both parents and police stunned, 23-year-old Yizel Juarez, a daycare teacher at The Learning Experience in St. Charles, Illinois, is at the heart of an investigation that’s raising eyebrows for all the wrong reasons. Now Juarez is facing charges that could make every parent think twice about leaving their child in someone else’s care.

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Daycare Teacher Allegedly Tricks Toddlers With ‘Candy’

The disturbing incident first came to light this week when parents noticed troubling symptoms in their toddlers, who were as young as 17 months old, after attending the daycare. Parents scrambled to understand what happened after reports surfaced that Yizel Juarez had allegedly given several toddlers suspicious treats at the daycare. Authorities later confirmed she had passed off chewable laxatives as candy. The result? A full-blown investigation into the actions of a teacher who, according to police, was trying to manage the stress of her job in the most irresponsible way possible.

Toddlers ‘Sick Out’ Scheme Sparks Police Investigation

On Tuesday morning, multiple parents reached out to the St. Charles Police Department after their children, all under the age of 2, exhibited concerning symptoms, including diarrhea and stomach discomfort. Police quickly responded and confirmed that Juarez had given the toddlers laxatives, reportedly to make them appear sick so they would go home early and relieve her own stress. After consulting with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, authorities arrested Juarez and charged her with three counts of attempted aggravated battery causing bodily harm to a victim under 13, along with endangering a child’s health.

Parents Demand Answers After Daycare Shock

In an emotional interview with CBS affiliate WBBM, one parent recounted the experience of watching her 17-month-old suffer for weeks after taking the laxatives. “We thought it could have been a virus, and that was negative,” the mom shared. “We found out from the director that she had fired her employee because she allegedly was giving them these laxatives and saying that it was candy so that they could get sent home because she was overwhelmed,” the mother said. As police continue their investigation, parents wonder how someone entrusted with their children could betray that trust so shockingly.

Juarez turned herself in to police and was released while awaiting her court date. She also left the daycare reeling as parents demand answers and justice. The authorities are urging anyone with more information to come forward, as this case continues to unfold—leaving a dark shadow over the once-trusted daycare.

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By Chris Snellgrove
| Published 1 minute ago

When it comes to NuTrek, a common refrain from critics (myself included) is that Star Trek no longer feels like it did back in the golden days of shows like Deep Space Nine. However, a recent episode of Starfleet Academy, “Series Acclimation Mil,” proved that we cynics should be careful what we wish for. That’s because it recreated by accident the worst part of Deep Space Nine: combining an important, character-centric A Plot with one of the stupidest B Plots ever written.

First, a little context: back during the Golden Age of Star Trek, the writers generally included two main stories in any given episode. The most important story was designated the A Plot, while the less important story was designated the B Plot. This storytelling structure generally worked because it gave more of the ensemble cast something to do while giving viewers an additional story, one they might very well find more enjoyable than the main plot.

That Face When You See A Mistmatched B Plot

However, this storytelling method falls apart when the A Plot and the B Plot are completely mismatched, resulting in an episode that feels weirdly disjointed. Deep Space Nine had plenty of examples of this: in “Life Support,” the A Plot about Bashir’s attempt to revive one of Bajor’s most important spiritual leaders after his death is paired with a B Plot where Jake has to explain to Nog that he’s scaring the hoes with his constant Ferengi misogyny.

In “A Call To Arms,” the A Plot is the long-awaited invasion of the Dominion. The B Plot is about Rom and Leeta’s cringe-inducing, Casablanca-quoting wedding.

For me, the most mismatched Deep Space Nine episode of all time is “Doctor Bashir, I Presume?,” whose A Plot focuses on the revelation that Dr. Bashir is estranged from his parents because they “fixed” him with genetic engineering at a young age. It’s a powerfully moving episode about family trauma that completely changes our understanding of the main character. Unfortunately, it’s also an episode where the guy who created the Emergency Medical Hologram is desperate to get laid, and he’s set his sights on Leeta, who is written to be almost comically stupid.

Star Trek’s Most Ambitious New A Plot

So, what does all of this have to do with Starfleet Academy? The recent episode “Series Acclimation Mil” had an ambitious A plot about cadet SAM investigating Sisko’s final fate; her research helps her (and viewers) learn more about Sisko’s accomplishments, his personality, and the titanic legacy he left behind. Along the way, we get cameos from big names like Jake Sisko and the latest incarnation of Dax, all while SAM learns more about what it means to be an emissary from her holographic homeworld to the Federation.

Unfortunately (and somewhat inexplicably), it’s paired with a B plot about Chancellor Ake trying to help Commander Nelrec prepare to host a visiting dignitary. To do this, she throws a rehearsal dinner, which is mostly an excuse for everyone but Nelrec to crack bizarre jokes and engage in prop comedy (no, really). The climax to this scene is a fish suddenly deflating, and the three other officers (who have about 1500 years of combined wisdom between them all) start uncontrollably laughing about the fish making prolonged farting noises.

Shaka, When The Rest Of The Episode Is Silly

It’s wildly unfunny and almost distractingly weird, but the bonkers B Plot is of a piece with the rest of the episode. After all, in between hugely important lore drops about Sisko, we’ve got cadets vomiting glitter and the ship’s digital dean making jokes about morning wood. As a viewer who was more or less enjoying all of the Sisko-related fan service, I was a bit shocked that the episode kept dipping into humor that would be more in line with a show like Beavis and Butt-Head.

However, in a bit of almost certainly unintentional irony, “Series Acclimation Mill” managed to honor the worst part of Deep Space Nine, and that’s pairing a powerful A Plot with the stupidest B Plot the writers could come up with. This makes for frustrating storytelling, of course, but this practice was absolutely rampant during the Golden Age of Star Trek. Starfleet Academy has now proven it knows how to do what DS9 did so poorly; with any luck, these newer writers will eventually be able to channel what DS9 did so well, which was to tell great stories without the absolutely embarrassing crutch of d*ck and fart jokes.

Roomies… things got tense at the White House this week when a post meant to highlight alleged voter fraud quickly spiraled into a major controversy. President Donald Trump found himself in the center of a firestorm after a video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes in a jungle was posted. Looks like Trump has since spoken out following the backlash…and his reaction has the timeline is shook.

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Trump Won’t Let Up Amid Video Controversy

The clip, shared late Thursday night, was deleted after bipartisan outrage erupted, including criticism from prominent Republicans. Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One Friday, insisted he hadn’t seen the final frames of the offensive video and blamed a staffer for the mistake. “I looked at the beginning of it. It was fine,” he said, referring to the portion that discussed debunked claims of voter fraud. “Nobody knew that that was in the end. If they would have looked, they would have seen it, and probably they would have had the sense to take it down.”

Despite calls from GOP leaders, including Sen. Tim Scott — the Senate’s only Black Republican — to issue an apology, Trump declined. “No,” he said. “I didn’t make a mistake.” The president added that he condemned the racist portion of the clip, but maintained that it would not hurt Republicans’ standing with Black voters. “I am, by the way, the least racist president you’ve had in a long time,” he told reporters.

White House Divided As Trump Faces Media Fallout

Sources within the White House described a defensive day behind the scenes, with staffers and advisers scrambling to manage the backlash and dispute any direct involvement from Trump himself. Some officials insisted the president was “very let down by the staffer who put it out,” while others attempted to pin the post on a specific aide. The White House had initially dismissed concerns as “fake outrage,” but the fallout grew too large to ignore, prompting the clip’s removal before midday Friday.

As the controversy continues, the incident has drawn attention to how quickly social media missteps can escalate, particularly when they touch on sensitive racial imagery — and how even senior allies of the president are willing to publicly call out offensive content.

Folks Can’t Believe This Is Actually Going Down

Once fans learned Trump’s response was on the way, they flooded The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section with their reactions. Some urged voters to turn out and make their voices heard in the upcoming midterms. And, others expressed disbelief that such a thing unfolded during Black History Month. Meanwhile, plenty of commenters admitted they weren’t shocked by anything involving Trump anymore.

One Instagram user @ricksaban wrote, “Marshmallow Minions stay lying…“

This Instagram user @shone_brianna said, “We never expected an apology from him. That would be too adult like 🥴”

The Instagram user @shiiidominiqueeee_ added, “Lord we are patiently waiting you to show this man that you are bigger than it all 🤞🏾🙌🏾”

While Instagram user @rozaymylanofficial commented, “Midterms yall we must show up !!!!“

And, Instagram user @_visionsbyporter questioned, “The Obamas really stay on his mind huh?“

Lastly, Instagram user @calzne shared, “Not surprised at all. During black history month too…“

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… Music Doesn’t Need Translation!!!

Published
February 7, 2026
1:31 PM PST

It’s been a rough start to the year for Gerard Butler, who reprised his role as John Garrity in the sci-fi sequel, Greenland 2: Migration. The film is shaping up to be one of Butler’s biggest financial misfires, which comes right behind the biggest box office hit of his career. One of 2025’s biggest summer blockbusters came in the form of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie, which grossed over $600 million globally to become Butler’s highest-grossing film. It also had a successful run on PVOD charts before it began streaming on Peacock, but now the film has secured a home on the world’s biggest streaming service.

The live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie is still streaming on Peacock, but Netflix has announced that the film will join its streaming library next week, on February 10. It’s unclear at this time if it will also leave Peacock when it arrives on Netflix, but it’s expected to become one of Netflix’s biggest sleeper hits in the coming weeks. In addition to Gerard Butler reprising his animated role as Stoick, the live-action How to Train Your Dragon also stars Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, Nick Frost as Gobber, Julian Dennison as Fishlegs, and Gabriel Howell as Snotlout.

What makes the timing of this acquisition even more exciting is that the live-action sequel to How to Train Your Dragon is picking up steam to start the year. Not only is the film now in production, as confirmed by director Dean DeBlois, but it’s also been confirmed that Cate Blanchett will reprise her role as Stoick’s wife and Hiccup’s mother, Valka, in the film. Ted Lasso’s Phil Dunster has also replaced Kit Harington as Eret in the film.

When Does ‘How To Train Your Dragon 2’ Come Out?

The sequel to Gerard Butler’s live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie will be released in theaters on June 11, 2027. Production on the film is now underway, and it’s expected to wrap over the summer, giving the post-production team roughly a year to make sure the film is polished enough to be ready for release. Like the first live-action film, Dean DeBlois wrote the script and is directing, and it’s expected to once again be a shot-for-shot remake.

Be sure to watch How to Train Your Dragon when it hits Netflix on February 10, and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.

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June 13, 2025

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125 minutes

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By Jennifer Asencio
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The Wrecking Crew teams Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista in a brotherly buddy movie whose trailer promises lots of explosions and great one-liners, kind of like the action heroes of 80s and 90s classics. It’s a rare streaming entry that actually delivers on that promise.

Momoa and Bautista play half-brothers James and Johnny, who share a father and a complicated past. Their father is killed in a hit-and-run accident, bringing the prodigal Johnny back to the family fold in Oahu, Hawaii, to at least investigate why the Yakuza visited his Oklahoma home. The brothers don’t see eye to eye, and James isn’t quite convinced their father was murdered, while Johnny is sure the Yakuza were involved.

Johnny is a cop, and James trains Navy SEALs, so both men know how to handle themselves as they begin to uncover a plot that threatens their Hawaiian home. A maze of Hawaiian gangsters, Yakuza hitmen, and elite security stands between them and the truth. As the brothers get closer to finding out about their father’s death and sorting out their own tangled relationship, they leave behind them an ever-increasing trail of destruction that will rock Oahu.

Classic Action Stars In The Modern Era

James and Johnny are classic action stars who recall the mayhem of classics like Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, or Commando. Almost every scene moves things along by leaving more questions than answers and inviting fights, explosions, car chases, and intrigue. As they try to solve the mystery, the brothers struggle to deal with each other, the memory of a dismissive father, and the threat to their families from the events they’ve been drawn into.

These two men are not the passive heroes of modern movies. They are manly men, dripping masculinity in every scene. They deal with their emotions as men (despite James’s wife being a child psychologist), and they solve their problems like action heroes: by beating the crap out of them, including each other.

The Wrecking Crew exhibits its leads as men, dressed in clothing that shows off the muscles of both actors, particularly Momoa. The Hawaiian setting gives them plenty of opportunity to wear things like Hawaiian shirts and tank tops, and no opportunity is wasted to show off the two actors to their best advantage.

However, as macho a movie as it is, the women are not weeping violets. They know who their men are, but they also do their part to help uncover the plot through their own ingenuity and agency. Morena Baccarin co-stars as Johnny’s love interest, whose scene in the movie’s trailer during one of the car chases does not do justice to her actual performance in the full sequence.

Every Trope Of The Genre In One Explosive Car Chase Scene

The Wrecking Crew’s action swings between well-choreographed melee and gun fights and frenetic car chases that raise the stakes every time, highlighted by cinematography that brings us along for the ride. Two skirmishes take place in a windowed hallway that reminded me of the “House of Blue Leaves” fight in Kill Bill Vol. 1. One car chase invokes every single trope of the genre, then amplifies them into an explosive crescendo. Don’t look away, because there are tons of visual cues that connect each scene to the next.

Part of the amazing visuals is the fact that Hawaii itself is made a character through the use of camera angles and imagery. Oahu, where the story takes place, is always present, from scenic drone shots to dramatic beach scenes and major action sequences. In specifically strategic shot, a prominent mountain peak is framed between the two leads, reminding viewers that Hawaii is always over their shoulders.

Maia Kealoha Redeems Herself In A Movie That’s Actually About Ohana

The Wrecking Crew also features True Blood’s Stephen Root and Frankie Adams of The Expanse, as well as Jacob Batalon, known for the Tom Holland Spider-Man movies and pretty much cast to type. Young Maia Kealoha, who played Lilo in Disney’s live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, steals the show in almost every scene she’s in and hints at a promising career as an actress; at any rate, it’s nice to see Lilo get to be in a movie that is actually about ohana, or families sticking together, after the disappointment of her other major film.

If there is anything wrong with The Wrecking Crew, it’s a short period of investigation in the middle of the film that seems to drag on, especially compared to the intense pace of the rest of the movie. This part only lasts about 15-20 minutes, though, and then we’re thrust right back into adventure and excitement.

An Unapologetically Masculine Film

The Wrecking Crew is unapologetically masculine while exhibiting an emotional depth that doesn’t reduce its leads into weeping sissies. These men of action deal with things in very male ways without shame while never slipping into today’s tropes about “toxic masculinity.” They suffer and are not invulnerable, either physically or emotionally, but ultimately, they are men of honor doing what men do to protect their families.

The Wrecking Crew has found a way to give audiences what they’ve been missing: a compelling story, a cast of characters we can all aspire to be, and an old-fashioned battle between good and evil. Once you’re on this wild ride, you’re not getting off until the credits roll.

The Wrecking Crew is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.